Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

The small aileron “tabs” were not doing a great job in crosswind ability. For the final approach, I calculated V REF of about 128 was fought with much shear, with airspeed variances of up to 20 to 30 knots, providing a wild ride. Taking off in violent winds was a task. Also visible was green grass and flowering trees.

Crosswind 105

Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Pilot Institute

MAY 8, 2025

You’re on your final approach and suddenly realize your landing gear isnt down. In some airplanes, theres an emergency release handle in the flight deck, which is connected through a mechanical linkage to the gear uplocks. Keep the wings level and use rudder and ailerons to stay aligned.

Air Traffic Control 52

Air Traffic Control Runway Pilot Approach 52

Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

Captain Haynes ran through the emergency engine shutdown checklist with the First Officer Records while the flight engineer continued to scan his instrument panel. Following further discussion and analysis of the flight’s route, Flight 232 was given instructions to divert to Sioux City Gateway Airport (SUX) in Iowa.

Runway 301

Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airline Airlines 301